The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians (1978): Cast & Plot
The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians is a 1978 comedy western directed by Dan Pița and Mircea Veroiu, starring Gheorghe Visu as Marshall Joshua Waltrobe, Olga Tudorache and Victor Rebengiuc. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Directors
- Dan Pița and Mircea Veroiu
- Original language
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Romanian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians About?
The premise of The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two Transylvanian peasants travel to America to find their brother, who emigrated from Romania a decade earlier. In Utah they encounter a self‑styled prophet and become entangled in a struggle for justice in the mining villages, where the charismatic leader reveals himself as a dictatorial exploiter of the coal miners.
The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- ostern
- eastern
- western spoof
The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians Cast & Characters
Gheorghe Visu leads the cast as Marshall Joshua Waltrobe, with Olga Tudorache as Sarah Waltrobe and Victor Rebengiuc as Ezekiel 'The Prophet' Waltrobe. Directed by Dan Pița and Mircea Veroiu; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Dan Pița
- Co-director Mircea Veroiu
- Gheorghe Visu as Marshall Joshua Waltrobe
- Olga Tudorache as Sarah Waltrobe
- Victor Rebengiuc as Ezekiel 'The Prophet' Waltrobe
- Ovidiu Iuliu Moldovan as Johnny Brad
Also Starring in The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians
· 7 more- Ilarion Ciobanu Traian Brad
- Mircea Diaconu Romulus Brad
- Vasile Nițulescu Judge Dolittle
- Lucian Iancu Will Clanton
- Zoltán Vadász
- Clody Bertola
- Francisc Bacs
More from Dan Pița and Mircea Veroiu
More films directed by Dan Pița and Mircea Veroiu: Kira Kiralina, Luxury Hotel, Passo Doble and Sand Cliffs.
The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians Plot Summary
What happens in The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Cedar City, Utah, a rugged mining town, power rests with Marshall Joshua Waltrobe, the harsh son who stands beside his father, the Mormon prophet Ezekiel ‘The Prophet’ Waltrobe, and the rest of their rough-kneed faction. The steady hum of the mines is haunted by their rule, and fear threads through every decision that cuts into the miners’ pockets. Into this tense landscape comes John Brad, who is falsely accused of shooting a gunfighter sent against him by the prophet, forcing him to flee for his life as the noose tightens around his neck.
Full summary
The whole story of The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians, scene by scene
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The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Profetul, aurul si ardelenii” and “龙虎豪侠”.
- Also known as
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- Profetul, aurul si ardelenii
- 龙虎豪侠
- Пророк, золото и трансильванцы
- Пророкът, златото и трансилванците
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The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians?
The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians released?
The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians was released on February 12, 1978.
Who directed The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians?
The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians was directed by Dan Pița and Mircea Veroiu.
More films by Dan Pița Who is in the cast of The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians?
The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians stars Gheorghe Visu as Marshall Joshua Waltrobe, Olga Tudorache as Sarah Waltrobe and Victor Rebengiuc as Ezekiel 'The Prophet' Waltrobe, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians have a post-credit scene?
No. The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians in?
The original language of The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians is Romanian.
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